Hello, downtown Phoenix people! It’s T.J. Triolo, your guide to things going on downtown.
As we slowly begin to be roasted alive after being spared from the oven that is an Arizona summer, think about giving one of the indoor events I’ve got here a try.
Or wait until next weekend, when we’re going to be spared the worst of the heat again, especially considering one of these events is outside, and it would kind of backfire if I discouraged you from going to it.
Trivia Game Night Downtown
Monday May 13
7–9 p.m.
Rott n’ Grapes RoRo
1001 N. Third Ave. Ste. 1
A free trivia competition on a Monday night just about sums this up. Oh, it also takes place in a basement lounge designed in a speakeasy-style called “The ONYX.” There will also be specials on drinks and food for participants. After all, I feel like trivia would be more interesting with wine or beer around, especially if someone gets excited and spills drinks on any game materials. Then I could feel better about myself and my habit of spilling liquids where they shouldn’t go while eating.
B.Y.O.L. Lectures: Zarco Guerrero, “Toltec Art of Living Well”
Wednesday, May 15
12–1 p.m.
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave.
You’re probably doing nothing during your lunch break besides eating, so why not put it to good use? Bring your own lunch and come and learn from artist Zarco Guerrero as he lectures on his art, which he uses to spread positive social change. Everyone could use some more positivity in their lives anyway, except if you’re the kind of person who tries to see the positive in everything. Then maaaayyybeeee take it down a notch if you’re one of those people. This event is free.
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Public Day
Thursday, May 16
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. Third St.
Intel is holding a science fair, and that’s probably because they make computer equipment. Here, public and school groups can see projects that ranked as finalists in the fair from schools around the world for research in science. School groups participating in the event will also have the opportunity for some STEM-related learning. I used to think I wanted to do science things as a career for myself. Then I found out how much math was involved, and that kind of ended things for me there. This event is free.
CREATEDuino
Saturday, May 18
1–4 p.m.
Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington St.
It seems here you get to build computer thingies with sensors and these things called microcontrollers. There is computer coding involved, which the instructors will teach you about. That’s a good thing; computer code is generally hard to understand if you don’t know the languages already. I’ve taken a couple of classes on it and still have no idea what to do with it! I’m sure at this class I could get it, and I’d probably end up with a cool little gizmo out of it too. Participants can take home electronic components from the class. This event costs $75.
PHX Field Day
Saturday May 18
Starts at 11 a.m.
Margaret T. Hance Park
67 W. Culver St.
Remember when you were about six or seven years old and had a field day at school? This is basically that for adults. Think sack races, an obstacle course and tug-of-war type stuff but at a size that’s built for someone who’s no longer under four feet tall and has no real muscle development. You can even create a team for you and your friends to compete with other teams and see how you stack up! Tickets cost $45 per person.
Contact the reporter at tjtriolo@asu.edu.
Downtown Devil's community section editor. I also write the Downtown Digest, a weekly column with things to do, with experience writing news articles and creating news videos as well. Graduating from ASU in May 2020.
